Dell PowerEdge M420 Information Update - Support for PowerEdge C410x o - Page 2

Host Interface Card, C410x PCIe Expansion Chassis, Power Sequencing Requirements

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Host Interface Card Installation Instructions 1 Install the Dell X410 Host Interface Card (HIC) in an available x16 PCIe slot in the host. 2 Connect the Dell X410 HIC port to the C410x, with the provided cables. NOTE: For R710 systems, it is recommended that you install the optional x16 riser 2 to accommodate the HIC card and provide optimal bandwidth. NOTE: For information on Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) system configuration design, see Flexibility: The Dell Approach to HPC GPU Computing at HPCatDell.com. C410x PCIe Expansion Chassis For more information, see the C410x Hardware Owner's Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. NOTE: Due to limited system resources for PCIe devices, the C410x does not support the 8:1 mode in the M610x, R710, and R410 systems. Ensure that the C410x port configuration mode is set to either 2:1 or 4:1 mode. Power Sequencing Requirements To ensure proper operation with the host platform, follow specific power sequencing requirements. Turning on the Host 1 Turn on the C410x. NOTE: Wait for the GPU power button LED on the chassis to light. 2 Turn on the host. Rebooting the Host 1 Turn off the host. 2 Turn off the C410x. 3 Turn on the C410x. NOTE: Wait for the GPU power button LED on the chassis to light. 4 Turn on the host.

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Host Interface Card
Installation Instructions
1
Install the Dell X410 Host Interface Card (HIC) in an available x16 PCIe slot
in the host.
2
Connect the Dell X410 HIC port to the C410x, with the provided cables.
NOTE:
For R710 systems, it is recommended that you install the optional x16 riser 2 to
accommodate the HIC card and provide optimal bandwidth.
NOTE:
For information on Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) system configuration design,
see
Flexibility: The Dell Approach to HPC GPU Computing
at
HPCatDell.com
.
C410x PCIe Expansion Chassis
For more information, see the C410x
Hardware Owner’s Manual
at
support.dell.com/manuals
.
NOTE:
Due to limited system resources for PCIe devices, the C410x does not support
the 8:1 mode in the M610x, R710, and R410 systems. Ensure that the C410x port
configuration mode is set to either 2:1 or 4:1 mode.
Power Sequencing Requirements
To ensure proper operation with the host platform, follow specific power
sequencing requirements.
Turning on the Host
1
Turn on the C410x.
NOTE:
Wait for the GPU power button LED on the chassis to light.
2
Turn on the host.
Rebooting the Host
1
Turn off the host.
2
Turn off the C410x.
3
Turn on the C410x.
NOTE:
Wait for the GPU power button LED on the chassis to light.
4
Turn on the host.